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Monuments in Oeiras

Convento da Cartuxa

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Largo da Cartuxa
2760-024, Oeiras

Oeiras

Former Carthusian Convent, founded in the early 17th century by Saint Bruno, features a small cloister with three arches in each wing and a limestone façade.

Forte do Búgio

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Barra do Tejo
2780, Oeiras

Oeiras

A Philippine-era fort located on the Tagus River, construction began in the 16th century. The first lighthouse was built there in the 18th century. This original circular fortress is an example of Renaissance fortresses.

Forte de São Bruno

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Avenida Marginal
2760, Oeiras

Oeiras

Built by King João IV in 1647, this fort was part of the defensive system of the Tagus River mouth. Over the centuries, it has been used and adapted in various ways, including as a customs post, a youth sailing center, and a youth hostel.

Forte de São Julião da Barra

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Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras
2780-267, Oeiras

Oeiras

This fort, built at a strategic point that allowed it to dominate the entrance to the bar, was one of the most important Portuguese military bases. It is one of the best-preserved forts and the most perfect example of its 16th-century type, originating from Italy. Its esplanades, vaulted casemates, and cistern are notable.

Palácio do Marquês de Pombal / Palácio dos Condes

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Largo Marquês de Pombal, 21
2780-289, Oeiras

Oeiras

A Pombaline-style palace built in the second half of the 18th century, it served as a leisure estate for the Marquises of Pombal. Highlights include the chapel with 18th-century paintings, the tiles inside and out, two 18th-century statues by Machado de Castro, and the waterfalls in the gardens.

Farol da Mama

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Rua Adolfo Casais Monteiro
2790-042, Carnaxide

Oeiras

Farol que, pela sua localização e paisagem desafogada é muito procurado pelos turistas. É rodeado de jardins e passeios pedonais. Este vértice geodésico consiste numa edificação branca com três pés, com semelhanças a um "foguetão". A lanterna do farol encontra-se instalada numa plataforma a dez metros de altura.

Palácio Flor da Murta

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Rua da Flor da Murta
2770-186, Paço de Arcos

Oeiras

Datado de 1549, o Palácio Flor da Murta fazia parte de um vasto domínio senhorial designado por “Quinta da Terrugem”, pertencente à família Correia Barém. Da antiga propriedade, restam uma Adega e o palácio com dois pisos, remodelado no século XVIII. Atualmente, alberga um centro empresarial, mas os demais espaços existentes permitem a realização de eventos.

Povoado Pré-histórico de Leceia

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Rua 7 de Junho
2730, Oeiras

Oeiras

This is an important fortified village form the Chalcolithic period, with 5 different construction stages regarding different occupation stages. There are several residential structures and defensive systems rather remarkable which are made out of walls and towers.

Quinta Real de Caxias/ Paço Real de Caxias

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Estrada da Gibalta, 18-B
2760, Oeiras

Oeiras

This farm represents the social life in the 18th century.

Igreja Matriz de Oeiras

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Largo 5 de Outubro, 1
2780-225, Oeiras

Oeiras

A church with a main façade that has two belltowers and some interesting neoclassic details. The altars are covred by marble and ornamented with retables.

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